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Our Belief
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn

Our Team

Rene Asanga (President and CEO)

Rene Asanga is the President and CEO of Chariaid International (Chariaid), bringing with him extensive experience in community development work, both locally in Cameroon and internationally. Rene completed his studies in Community Development at Nkwazul Natal Experimental College in Durban, South Africa. He then initiated two new projects in the Province of Limpopo in South Africa and volunteered for a Child Aid project in Soweto. Rene later moved to Mozambique, where he served as a Community Development Instructor.

Subsequently, Rene assumed the role of Director of Administration and Finance in the Democratic Republic of Congo, overseeing the management of over five different projects. Eager to expand his knowledge, he relocated to the United States and enrolled at Fresno Pacific University, a Mennonite Christian University in California. There, Rene successfully earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration before relocating to the Washington DC area in 2012.

Driven by his passion for making a positive impact in communities worldwide, Rene founded Chariaid International in Washington DC. As the President and CEO, he utilizes his expertise and diverse background to lead the organization in its mission to empower youths, vulnerable persons, families, and communities through various programs and initiatives. Rene’s dedication and commitment to community development continue to drive the organization’s work and create a lasting impact.

“Sometime when we are generous in small,
barely detectable ways, it can change
someone else’s life forever.”
—Margaret Cho—